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J van Merkesteyn
Professor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Name
- Prof.dr. J.P.R. van Merkesteyn
- Telephone
- +31 71 526 9111
- j.p.r.van_merkesteyn@lumc.nl
- ORCID iD
- 0000-0003-1729-0510
Head of dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Head of training Oral @ Maxillofacial Surgery Oral oncologist and Implantologist Chairman working group Head and Neck tumors, Leiden region of the Netherlands comprehensive cancer organization. Member of the Center for bone quality LUMC for fibrous dysplasia, osteomyelitis and osteonecrosis of the jaws. Leader of research programme “Reactive and inflammatory lesions of the jaws” and “Complications in orthognatic surgery”.
Head of dept. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Head of training Oral @ Maxillofacial Surgery Oral oncologist and Implantologist Chairman working group Head and Neck tumors, Leiden region of the Netherlands comprehensive cancer organization. Member of the Center for bone quality LUMC for fibrous dysplasia, osteomyelitis and osteonecrosis of the jaws. Leader of research programme “Reactive and inflammatory lesions of the jaws” and “Complications in orthognatic surgery”.
Academic career
Dental degree in 1977. Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1978-1982. Thesis on Fibrous dysplasia in 1988. Medical degree in 1999. Head of training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery LUMC in 1999. Appointed professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Leiden in 2005.
Professor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Faculteit Geneeskunde
- LUMC - Medische Faculteit Leiden
- Divisie 1
- Mondheelkunde
- Faculteit Geneeskunde
- LUMC - Medische Faculteit Leiden
- Divisie 1
- Mondheelkunde
Contact
- Pichardo, S.E.C.; Hee, J.G. van der; Fiocco, M.; Appelman-Dijkstra, N.M. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2020), Dental implants as risk factors for patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ), British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 58(7): 771-776.
- Meent, M.M. van de; Pichardo, S.E.C.; Appelman-Dijkstra, N.M. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2020), Outcome of different treatments for chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible: a systematic review of published papers, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 58(4): 385-395.
- Hee, J.G. van der; Verweij, J.P.; Jonge, H.K.T. de; Fiocco, M.; Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2020), Re: re: Density of the mandibular ramus (cancellous:cortical bone volume ratio) as a predictor of the lingual fracture pattern in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy.
- Hee, J.G. van der; Verweij, J.P.; Jonge, H.K.T. de; Fiocco, M.; Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2020), Density of the mandibular ramus (cancellous:cortical bone volume ratio) as a predictor of the lingual fracture pattern in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 58(4): 427-431.
- Verweij, J.P.; Westerveld, K.J.H. van; Moin, D.A.; Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2020), Autotransplantation with a 3-dimensionally printed replica of the donor tooth minimizes extra-alveolar time and intraoperative fitting attempts, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 78(1): 35-43.
- Westerveld, K.J.H. van; Verweij, J.P.; Fiocco, M.; Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2019), Root Elongation After Autotransplantation in 58 Transplanted Premolars: The Radiographic Width of the Apex as a Predictor, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 77(7): 1351-1357.
- Westerveld, K.J.H. van; Verweij, J.P.; Toxopeus, E.E.; Fiocco, M.; Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2019), Long-term outcomes 1-20 years after autotransplantation of teeth: clinical and radiographic evaluation of 66 premolars and 8 molars, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 57(7): 666-671.
- Meent, M.M. van de; Wetselaar-Glas, M.J.M.; Fiocco, M.; Appelman-Dijkstra, N.M. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2019), Non-surgical treatment of adults with chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis/tendoperiostitis of the mandible, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 47(12): 1922-1928.
- Pichardo, S.E.C.; Broek, F.W. ten & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2018), Treatment of pathologic fractures of the mandible in stage III medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw-an observational study, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 46(8): 1241-1246.
- Meent, M.M. van de; Pichardo, S.E.C.; Rodrigues, M.E.; Verbist, B.M. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2018), Radiographic characteristics of chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis/tendoperiostitis of the mandible: A comparison with chronic suppurative osteomyelitis and osteoradionecrosis, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 46(9): 1631-1636.
- Becking, B.E.; Verweij, J.P.; Kalf-Scholte, S.M.; Valkenburg, C.; Bakker, E.W.P. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2017), Impact of adenotonsillectomy on the dentofacial development of obstructed children: a systematic review and meta-analysis, European Journal of Orthodontics 39(5): 509-518.
- Verweij, J.P.; Rijssel, J.G. van; Fiocco, M.; Mensink, G.; Gooris, P.J.J. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2017), Are there risk factors for osseous mandibular inferior border defects after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy?, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 45(2): 192-197.
- Meent, M.M. van de; Meshkini, H.; Fiocco, M.; Wetselaar-Glas, M.J.M.; Appelman-Dijkstra, N.M. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2017), Conservative treatment of children with chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis/tendoperiostitis of the mandible, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 45(12): 1938-1943.
- Verweij, J.P.; Jongkees, F.A.; Moin, D.A.; Wismeijer, D. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2017), Autotransplantation of teeth using computer-aided rapid prototyping of a three-dimensional replica of the donor tooth: a systematic literature review, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 46(11): 1466-1474.
- Verweij, J.P.; Moin, D.A.; Wismeijer, D. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2017), Replacing Heavily Damaged Teeth by Third Molar Autotransplantation With the Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Rapid Prototyping, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 75(9): 1809-1816.
- Verweij J.P., Mensink G., Fiocco M. & Merkesteyn J.P.R. van (2016), Incidence and recovery of neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in different age groups: a retrospective study of 263 patients, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45(7): 898-903.
- Verweij J.P., Hassing G.J.M., Fiocco M., Houppermans P.N.W.J. & Merkesteyn J.P.R. van (2016), Removal of osteosynthesis material because of symptoms after Le Fort I osteotomy: A retrospective study of 158 patients, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 44(12): 1909-1912.
- Verweij, J.P.; Moin, D.A.; Mensink, G.; Nijkamp, P.; Wismeijer, D. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2016), Autotransplantation of Premolars With a 3-Dimensional Printed Titanium Replica of the Donor Tooth Functioning as a Surgical Guide: Proof of Concept, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 74(6): 1114-1119.
- Verweij, J.P.; Mensink, G.; Fiocco, M. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2016), Incidence and recovery of neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy in different age groups: a retrospective study of 263 patients, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45(7): 898-903.
- Houppermans, P.N.W.J.; Verweij, J.P.; Mensink, G.; Goods, P.J.J. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2016), Influence of inferior border cut on lingual fracture pattern during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy with splitter and separators: A prospective observational study, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 44(10): 1592-1598.
- Verweij, J.P.; Toxopeus, E.E.; Fiocco, M.; Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2016), Success and survival of autotransplanted premolars and molars during short-term clinical follow-up, Journal of Clinical Periodontology 43(2): 167-172.
- Verweij, J.P.; Houppermans, P.N.W.J.; Gooris, P.; Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2016), Risk factors for common complications associated with bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: A literature review and meta-analysis, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 44(9): 1170-1180.
- Verweij, J.P.; Hassing, G.J.M.; Fiocco, M.; Houppermans, P.N.W.J. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2016), Removal of osteosynthesis material because of symptoms after Le Fort I osteotomy: A retrospective study of 158 patients, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 44(12): 1909-1912.
- Pichardo, S.E.C.; Kuijpers, S.C.C. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2016), Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: Cohort study of surgical treatment results in seventy-four stage II/III patients, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 44(9): 1216-1220.
- Pichardo, S.E.C. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2016), Evaluation of a surgical treatment of denosumab-related osteonecrosis of the jaws, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology 122(3): 272-278.
- Verweij, J.P.; Mensink, G.; Houppermans, P.N.W.J. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2015), Angled Osteotomy Design Aimed to Influence the Lingual Fracture Line in Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy: A Human Cadaveric Study, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 73(10): 1983-1993.
- Verweij, J.P.; Mensink, G.; Houppermans, P.N.W.J.; Frank, M.D. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2015), Investigation of the influence of mallet and chisel techniques on the lingual fracture line and comparison with the use of splitter and separators during sagittal split osteotomy in cadaveric pig mandibles, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 43(3): 336-341.
- Verweij, J.P.; Mensink, G.; Fiocco, M. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2015), Morphological features of the mandible as predictors for neurosensory disturbances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 43(9): 1710-1715.
- Kuijpers, S.C.C.; Roessel, E.W. van & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2011), Unusual case of a conservatively treated pathological fracture after sequestrectomy in a patient with long-term oral bisphosphonate use, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 39(1): 69-72.
- Kuijpers, S.C.C.; Jong, E. de; Hamdy, N.A.T. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2011), Initial results of the treatment of diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible with bisphosphonates, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 39(1): 65-68.
- Strabbing, E.M.; Gortzak, R.A.T.; Vinke, J.G.; Saridin, C.P. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2011), An atypical presentation of a solitary bone cyst of the mandibular ramus: A case report, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 39(2): 145-147.
- Alons-ter Hoeven, J.; Keizer, R.J.W. de; Meij, A.G.L. van der & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2010), Silent sinus syndrome secondary to a radix relicta in the antrum, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
- Wes JT, Wes MF, Wes B & van Merkesteyn JP (2010), [Plastic surgery of oroantral perforations superfluous in the future?]., Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde 117(7-8): 369-70.
- Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, R. van (2010), Autotransplantation of premolars, British Dental Journal 208(3): 109-111.
- Alons K, Kuijpers SCC, de Jong E & van Merkesteyn JPR (2009), Treating low- and medium-potency bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws with a protocol for the treatment of chronic suppurative osteomyelitis: report of 7 cases, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 107(2): E1E7.
- Allard RH, van Merkesteyn JP & Baart JA (2009), [Child abuse]., Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde 116(4): 186-91.
- Mensink G, Zweers A & van Merkesteyn JPR (2009), Endoscopically assisted reduction of anterior table frontal sinus fractures, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 37(4): 225-228.
- Salentijn, E.G.; Ras, F.; Mensink, G. & Merkesteyn, J.P.R. van (2008), The unerupted maxillary second molar, due to an overlying and malformed upper third molar: treatment and follow-up., Journal of Orthodontics 35(1): 20-4.
- Allard RH, Lips P, Eekhoff EM, van Merkesteyn JP & van der Waal I (2007), [Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws 1]., Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde 114(10): 423-7.
- van Merkesteyn JPR, Zweers A & Corputty JEM (2007), Neurosensory disturbances one year after bilateral sagittal split mandibular ramus osteotomy performed with separators, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 35(4-5): 222-226.
- van Merkesteyn JP, Gortzak RA & Allard RH (2005), [Using corticosteroids to prevent postoperative oedema]., Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde 112(9): 322-4.
- van Merkesteyn R & Bakker DJ (2005), Comment on "Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radionecrosis of the jaw: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial from the ORN96 study group, Journal of Clinical Oncology 23(19): 4465-4466.
- van Rood YR & van Merkesteyn JP (2005), [Burning-mouth syndrome: consideration of maintenance factors]., Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde 149(20): 1089-90.
- van Merkesteyn R & Bakker DJ (2005), Comment on "Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radionecrosis of the jaw: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial from the ORN96 Study Group"., Journal of Clinical Oncology 23(19): 4465-6, author reply 4466-8.
- Donker AE, van Merkesteyn JPR, Bredius RGM & van Weel-Sipman MH (2002), Value of panoramic radiographs in paediatric pre-bone marrow transplantation oral evaluation, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 31(2).
- van Merkesteyn JP, Groot RH, van den Akker HP, Bakker DJ & Borgmeijer-Hoelen AM (1997), Treatment of chronic suppurative osteomyelitis of the mandible., International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 26(6): 450-4.
- Groot RH, van Merkesteyn JP & Bras J (1996), Diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis and florid osseous dysplasia., Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 81(3): 333-42.
- Kooijman R, Bakker DJ, van der Kleij AJ, van Merkesteyn JP & Oldenburger F (1996), [Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in chronic radiation injury of soft tissues]., Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde 140(33): 1671-4.
- van Merkesteyn JP, Bakker DJ & Borgmeijer-Hoelen AM (1995), Hyperbaric oxygen treatment of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible. Experience in 29 patients., Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 80(1): 12-6.
- van Merkesteyn JP, Balm AJ, Bakker DJ & Borgmeyer-Hoelen AM (1994), Hyperbaric oxygen treatment of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible with repeated pathologic fracture. Report of a case., Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology 77(5): 461-4.
- Groot RH, Ongerboer de Visser BW, van Merkesteyn JP, Speelman JD & Bras J (1992), Changes in masseter inhibitory reflex responses in patients with diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible., Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology 74(6): 727-32.
- Groot RH, van Merkesteyn JP, van Soest JJ & Bras J (1992), Diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis (chronic tendoperiostitis) of the mandible. An 11-year follow-up report., Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology 74(5): 557-60.
- Bras J, de Jonge HK & van Merkesteyn JP (1990), Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible: pathogenesis., American Journal of Otolaryngology 11(4): 244-50.
- de Jonge HK, van Merkesteyn JP & Bras J (1990), Reconstruction of the lower half of the facial skeleton after removal of the mandible at autopsy., International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 19(3): 155-7.
- de Jonge HK, Steinmetz PA, Blaauwgeers JG & van Merkesteyn JP (1990), [Gardner's syndrome: report of a case]., Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde 97(6): 252-4.
- van Merkesteyn JP, Groot RH, Bras J, McCarroll RS & Bakker DJ (1990), Diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible: a new concept of its etiology., Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology 70(4): 414-9.
- Groot RH, van Merkesteyn JP & Bras J (1990), Oral manifestations of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in HIV-infected patients., International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 19(4): 194-6.
- Van Merkesteyn JP, Groot RH, Bras J & Bakker DJ (1988), Diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis of the mandible: clinical radiographic and histologic findings in twenty-seven patients., Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 46(10): 825-9.
- Habets LL, Bras J & van Merkesteyn JP (1988), Mandibular atrophy and metabolic bone loss. Histomorphometry of iliac crest biopsies in 74 patients., International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 17(5): 325-9.
- van Merkesteyn JP, Groot RH, van Leeuwaarden R & Kroon FH (1987), Intra-operative complications in sagittal and vertical ramus osteotomies., International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 16(6): 665-70.
- van Merkesteyn JP, Bras J, Vermeeren JI, van der Sar A & Statius van Eps LW (1987), Osteomyelitis of the jaws in pycnodysostosis., International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 16(5): 615-9.
- van Merkesteyn JP (1986), [Indications and contra-indications for the use of hyperbaric oxygen in jaw surgery]., Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde 130(10): 445-8.
- Van Merkesteyn JP, Bakker DJ, Van der Waal I, Kusen GJ, Egyedi P, Van den Akker HP, De Man K, Panders AK & Lekkas KE (1984), Hyperbaric oxygen treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the jaws., International journal of oral surgery 13(5): 386-95.
- Bras J, van Merkesteyn JP, van OOij CP & Kusen GJ (1981), [Osteomyelitis of the jaws]., Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde 88(1): 8-15.